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| '''Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim''' (born January 27, 1985 in ]) is a |
'''Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim''' (born January 27, 1985 in ]) is a ] professional ] who plays ] for ] of the ]. | ||
| His style is similar to countryman ], with both playing the same position, operating in central midfield, both defensive and offensive. | His style is similar to countryman ], with both playing the same position, operating in central midfield, both defensive and offensive. | ||
| ==Football career== | ==Football career== | ||
| Amorim made his debut in ] on December 14, 2003, playing one minute for hometown's ] |
Amorim made his debut in ] on December 14, 2003, playing one minute for hometown's ] in a 2-0 home win over ]. From ] onwards, he became a cornerstone for the squad in which youth system he grew. | ||
| In 2007, Amorim appeared in the ] in ], representing ]. During this period, several clubs showed interested in his services, but he insisted on not leaving, with Belenenses also rejecting bids from ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | In 2007, Amorim appeared in the ] in ], representing ]. During this period, several clubs showed interested in his services, but he insisted on not leaving, with Belenenses also rejecting bids from ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | ||
| In late April 2008, Amorim signed a four-year deal with Benfica, after his Belenenses link ]. During ], he was an undisputed starter, scoring his first goal with the ''Reds'' on November 23, in a 2-0 win at ]. | In late April 2008, Amorim signed a four-year deal with Benfica, after his Belenenses link ]. During ], he was an undisputed starter, scoring his first goal with the ''Reds'' on November 23, in a 2-0 win at ]. | ||
| ==Honours== | ==Honours== | ||
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Benfica | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim (born January 27, 1985 in Lisbon) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays midfielder for S.L. Benfica of the Portuguese Liga.
His style is similar to countryman Tiago, with both playing the same position, operating in central midfield, both defensive and offensive.
Football career
Amorim made his debut in the Portuguese first division on December 14, 2003, playing one minute for hometown's CF Os Belenenses in a 2-0 home win over Alverca FC. From 2005-06 onwards, he became a cornerstone for the squad in which youth system he grew.
In 2007, Amorim appeared in the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship in Holland, representing Portugal's under-21s. During this period, several clubs showed interested in his services, but he insisted on not leaving, with Belenenses also rejecting bids from Benfica, Braga, Porto, Schalke, Tottenham Hotspur and Toulouse.
In late April 2008, Amorim signed a four-year deal with Benfica, after his Belenenses link ran out. During his first season, he was an undisputed starter, scoring his first goal with the Reds on November 23, in a 2-0 win at Académica Coimbra.
Honours
- Portuguese League Cup: 2008-09
External links
| S.L. Benfica – current squad | |
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